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Print Industry News for November 16

National Apprenticeship Week: Printing Industry Can Help Solve Labor Shortage by Attracting More Young Workers

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Mind, Body and Brownies: The Relentless Pursuit of Success Featuring CEO Josh York

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 15, 2021, 1:53 pm.

“When you build a growth mindset, a resilient mindset, it allows you to literally just push through every challenge in… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Prepare for Next Week, This Week

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 15, 2021, 1:52 pm.

Most of us sales reps work well in a chaotic environment. But, how do you make the most of your… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


BlueCrest Acquires Fluence Automation

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PCI Hosts Grand Opening at Regional Site: New Print and Mail Production Facility in San Antonio

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 15, 2021, 1:44 pm.

Postal Center International announced the official opening of its new facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The new location will… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for November 9

How The Chive Founders Built an Empire and Started a Business With Bill Murray

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 8, 2021, 2:02 pm.

Leo Resig is co-founder of the well-known lifestyle and comedy website The Chive and creates popular apparel such as “Keep… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Book Publisher Sourcebooks Sends Eight Associates to Worzalla’s ‘Print University’

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 8, 2021, 1:38 pm.

To better collaborate with their publishing partners, Worzalla hosted another edition of its ‘Print University’ where they welcomed eight as… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


PRINTING United Alliance Academy Celebrates Newest Inductees and Award Recipients

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 8, 2021, 1:34 pm.

A virtual ceremony will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 10, at 11 a.m. EST to welcome the newest inductees to… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Atlantic Packaging Saves Labor and Makeready with Lithec LithoFlash Camera Inspection System

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 8, 2021, 12:26 pm.

Atlantic Packaging’s focus on sustainability has led to the to the decision to invest in a Lithec LithoFlash. This retrofittable… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Pebble Paper Is Here! This Is What It Means for Inkjet Printing

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 8, 2021, 12:23 pm.

Hunter Bliss introduces Pebble Paper, an updated version of stone paper material, made of 80% calcium carbonate and 20% HDPE…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for November 2

Investment In UV LED Technology Pays Off For Hagg Press

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 1, 2021, 4:43 pm.

Based in Illinois, offset printers Hagg Press are a ‘Top 400 Printer’ in the USA. Their business is conducted largely… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Latest on What Printing Company Employers and Federal Contractors Should Know About Vaccine Mandate

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 1, 2021, 2:51 pm.

Adriane Harrison, VP of HR Consulting at PRINTING United Alliance, provides the latest guidance on the federal vaccination mandate as… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Stan Aronow of Gartner Research Discusses the Supply Chain

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NPC Chairman Mark Barnhart Honored for Business Excellence

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 1, 2021, 2:48 pm.

NPC Owner and Chairman of the Board Mark Barnhart received a Lifetime Achievement in Business Excellence Award presented by the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


PRINTING United Alliance, HP Help Southeast Printers ‘Future-Proof’ Their Businesses

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 1, 2021, 2:46 pm.

In a further demonstration of their support of the printing community, HP and PRINTING United Alliance came to Raleigh, North… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for October 26

2021 Innovator of the Year: PrintComm Inc. Is Committed to Growth and to the Greater Good

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 25, 2021, 2:20 pm.

PrintComm Inc., a direct mail printer, was named a 2021 Innovator of the Year due to its data-driven transformations and… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


EFI Brings Smart Innovation to Production Print with New EFI Fiery Platform

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 25, 2021, 2:16 pm.

EFI Fiery FS500 Pro delivers advanced automation, color, and job processing technology to meet challenges in evolving print markets. Fiery… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Mollet Printing Sees Significant Cost Savings Since Installing Versafire EP from Heidelberg

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 25, 2021, 2:11 pm.

While initially turning to the Versafire for its smaller footprint, Mollet Printing has experienced better print quality and significant cos… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Canon U.S.A. Announces Sensing Unit for imagePRESS C910 Series

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 25, 2021, 2:06 pm.

This Sensing Unit-A1 complements the color imagePRESS series is designed to help increase efficiency while producing consistent output and a… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Rethink Your Sales Calls

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Print Industry News for October 19

5 Steps to Building Your Personal Brand

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 19, 2021, 7:39 am.

If you want to increase your visibility in the print industry, you need to work first on building and growing… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Starting, Scaling and Funding Your Business: Part 2 With Julia Pimsleur

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 18, 2021, 2:41 pm.

Are you looking to grow your business to $1 million and beyond? In this episode of Million Dollar Monday, Julia… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


How Direct Mail Printer SG360° Plans Future Growth, Amid Labor Shortages and Supply Chain Disruptions

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 18, 2021, 1:57 pm.

John Wallace, President and CEO of SG360° in Wheeling, Ill., discusses how he plans to grow the company, the recent… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Koenig & Bauer Durst Launches the VariJET 106 Hybrid Inkjet/Offset Sheetfed Printing Press

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 18, 2021, 1:10 pm.

The first units of the VariJET 106 are due to be installed at customer sites in Europe and America in… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


The Navigator Co. to Increase Uncoated Woodfree Paper Prices Up to 8% and Apply Surcharge

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 18, 2021, 12:35 pm.

The company has been applying price increases gradually throughout 2021 aligned with both the growth in demand for its brands… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for October 12

Create Your Go Big Mindset With Julia Pimsleur

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 11, 2021, 1:30 pm.

Julia Pimsleur has dedicated her career to breaking norms and revolutionizing the entrepreneurial world for women. Pimsleur shares her insig… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


The Target Report: Private Equity Fuels Consolidation of Label Industry

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 11, 2021, 1:24 pm.

It’s a feeding frenzy in the prime label printing and converting business. Fueled by multiple private equity-backed roll-up platforms, the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Fortis Solutions Group Acquires Quality Tape and Label

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 11, 2021, 12:03 pm.

Fortis Solutions Group LLC, a  provider of high-impact printed packaging solutions and a portfolio company of Main Post Partners, recently… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Your Sales Go-To

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 11, 2021, 11:31 am.

You make 50 calls and get 50 voicemails. Your motivation is gone. It’s like when Bill is golfing and can’t… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Heidelberg Reports Success with Gallus Products in North America, Adds New Sales Manager

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 11, 2021, 11:09 am.

In an effort to meet recent demands, many label and package converters have installed Heidelberg Gallus machines, which have added… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for October 5

Remote Learning: Can Graphic Communication Schools and Training Programs Adapt?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 4, 2021, 2:30 pm.

A printing industry thought-leader discusses the changing dynamics of education and training in light of the international pandemic…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


How a Targeted Second Ask Surpassed Its Goal With a Nearly 50% Response Rate

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 4, 2021, 2:15 pm.

The American Battlefield Trust was $27,000 short of projected revenue for its effort to save 128 acres of Civil War… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


It’s Time for Some Inspiration.

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 4, 2021, 2:13 pm.

Request The Art of the Blend booklet to learn how you can expand your gamut with 5th Color. Plus, you’ll… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Tax-Exempt Employer Student Loan Repayment Contribution Helps Printing Companies Attract, Retain Workers

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 4, 2021, 1:34 pm.

Lisbeth Lyons, VP of Government & Political Affairs at PRINTING United Alliance, explains a tax benefit change that enables printing… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


BR Printers Acquires Venerable Book and Catalog Printer C.J. Krehbiel Co. of Cincinnati

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 4, 2021, 11:23 am.

The 180,000-square-foot, Cincinnati-based production facility provides an all-inclusive suite of 4-color book printing, binding and packagin… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for September 28

How To Build Your Short-Run Package Printing Capabilities

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 27, 2021, 4:01 pm.

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Grossman Marketing Group Acquires Branded Merchandise Company, Symbol Marketing & Promotions

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 27, 2021, 1:36 pm.

The purchase of Symbol Marketing & Promotions expands Grossman Marketing Group’s deep relationships in the technology space, bringing … Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


What to Do If You’re Dealing With Burnout

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 27, 2021, 1:18 pm.

It has been a tough year. No matter what kind of success we have had (or not had), work has… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Pinnacle InterTech Award Recipients Honored by PRINTING United Alliance

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 27, 2021, 1:01 pm.

Multiple award winners Heidelberg USA and Canon Solutions America led the pack of cutting-edge technology providers honored with Pinnacle In… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Ennis, Inc. Reports 16% Percent Revenue Increase in Its Q2 Financial Report

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 27, 2021, 10:48 am.

The company’s revenues for the second quarter ended Aug. 31, 2021, were $100.5 million compared to $86.6 million for the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for September 14

Transcontinental Inc. Announces Q3 Fiscal 2021 Results, Provides Business Outlook

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 13, 2021, 2:17 pm.

Revenues increased by $34.2 million, or 5.8%, from $587.4 million in the third quarter of 2020 to $621.6 million in… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


How to Eradicate Graphic File Errors Before Printing

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 13, 2021, 12:51 pm.

File errors are one of the biggest workflow cripplers in the printing industry. Validating and repairing job files as they… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Print Sales and Both Indicator Indexes Accelerate, But Printing Industry Hiring Shortage Remains

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 13, 2021, 12:43 pm.

This is the sixth in a series of “COVID-19 Print Business Indicators Research” reports that examines the effects of the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Identifying and Overcoming Obstacles to Accomplish Objectives

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 13, 2021, 12:36 pm.

Once the enthusiasm dies down from an exciting planning meeting, planners run headlong into the many impediments of the tactical… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


A Primitive Printing Proprietorship: Tools to Systemize Small Businesses

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 13, 2021, 12:33 pm.

Two primitive proprietorships lead to the development of tools for totally systematizing small businesses around the globe…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Print Industry News for September 7

The Week That Was (8/30/2021)

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 2, 2021, 5:08 pm.

On this episode of The Week that Was, it was announced that PRINTING United Expo 2021 has been canceled; IWCO Direct… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Simple Style! Surprise Waterfall Brochures: 60-Second Fold of the Week

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 2, 2021, 3:12 pm.

You’ll be pleasantly surprised with this high impact design tweak to a Fold of the Week favorite — the Wrapped… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Best Graphics Partners with Heiber + Schroeder to Expand Packaging Equipment Portfolio

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 2, 2021, 2:47 pm.

With nearly 1,500 machines running worldwide, Germany-based Heiber + Schroeder is a known product innovator and a market leader for… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


You Only Have Four Months to Make More Sales

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 2, 2021, 2:44 pm.

The end of the year is rapidly approaching: How will you make the most of your sales time? The companies… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.


Xerox Announces Formation of New Software Business to Support Service Workforces

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on September 2, 2021, 2:33 pm.

CareAR consolidates CareA, Inc., DocuShare, and XMPie under a single holding company named CareAR Holdings. The expanded CareAR service… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.